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Arena.
2) Music will be played if provided in advance on thumb drive (Mp3)
or CD. Music must be expletive-free and “family friendly.” Music must be clearly labeled with the competitor’s bridle number and any special instructions for track numbers or start times and turned into the information desk no later than 5 PM the evening prior to the Freestyle competition.
3) There will be no microphone provided or allowed for the Trainer or anyone else to narrate the performance.
4) Each horse will be given a maximum of five minutes to perform. An additional three minutes will be provided for set-up and take-down of props if requested in advance of the sched-uling of ride times (one week before competition). In cases where props take more than three minutes to set up and remove, performances must be shortened to ensure that the next horse can start on time. No contestant will be allowed more than a total of eight minutes for performance plus set-up and take-down. An LED timer at the announcer’s booth will display a countdown for Trainers to reference throughout their time in the arena and Trainers will be penalized for going over time (see Scoring).
5) Trainers will describe in advance any props that will be used and provide their own crew for setup and removal. Plans to use firearms, animals other than horses, or any props that might be disruptive to horses must be pre-approved by the RRP. Firearms must be checked by the Freestyle steward prior to the start of the performance. Pyrotechnics or props that produce fire of any type are strictly prohibited. Risky or unsafe maneuvers will not be rewarded in scoring. Judges may end the performance at any time and disqualify the entry if they determine that the horse or Trainer are at risk, or the horse is suffering from abuse.
Team Format
A minimum of two Trainers must ride, drive, or otherwise participate in the direction of the horse during the Freestyle performance.
The five top-scoring horses will perform again during the Finale. They may perform the same routine or a different one. Format and rules will be the same as for the qualifying performance.
Compulsory Movements (60 points)
Judges will award a score of 0 to 10 on each of the Compulsory Movements
Finale Format
Scoring
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